The state government has reiterated its commitment to enhancing the quality of education and strengthening school infrastructure across the region, with a focus on improving both teaching standards and student learning environments.
This statement was made by Minister for Food, Transport and Tourism Sushanta Choudhury during the foundation stone laying ceremony of the new building of PM-SHRI Ranirbazar Girls Higher Secondary School at Ranirbazar. The event formally marked the start of construction work for the upgraded school facility.
The minister said that the government has been actively working to modernise the education system and promote academic excellence. He pointed out that 125 schools have already been upgraded to Vidyajyoti schools, while several others are being developed under the PM-SHRI initiative. According to him, these programmes are designed to improve educational quality and better prepare students for competitive national-level examinations.
He also noted that students from the state are increasingly appearing in highly competitive exams such as the IAS and are achieving success, indicating positive progress in the education sector. He added that these ongoing reforms will contribute to long-term academic growth and social development.
The proposed school building will be constructed at an estimated cost of ?8.51 crore. The minister instructed officials from the Rural Development Department to ensure timely completion of the project while maintaining proper construction standards.
The ceremony also included traditional rituals marking the foundation laying. Among those present were Vice Chairperson of Ranirbazar Municipal Council Prabir Kumar Das, social worker Ranjit Roy Chowdhury, and other dignitaries. The welcome address was delivered by Headmaster Shantanu Dutta Majumdar.
Attendees expressed hope that the new infrastructure will significantly improve the overall learning environment and further strengthen educational outcomes in the area.
